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One would think that the son of a professional footballer would inherit a paved road to success in the same sport. But, Neymar Jr.'s status as one of the best players in the world has not come without great sacrifice, persistence, endurance...and a lot of luck. He and his family have taken advantage of the big breaks which have come his way. By combining opportunity with the natural talent for soccer that he inherited from his father, he has risen to the ranks of the highest paid and best young soccer players the world has ever seen.

In Kate Middleton: A Biography of the Duchess of Cambridge you will learn about Kate Middleton's magical life. Kate Middleton's story seems like a modern-day fairytale; a girl from relatively humble beginnings is now a beautiful young woman living the life of a princess. What has made Kate the woman she is today? How did Kate meet her prince? Listen to this biography to learn the answers to all these questions and so much more about this engaging woman and her magical life with her prince.

How unlikely does it seem that a young man of diminutive stature, nicknamed "The Flea," would become the best and most intimidating soccer player in the world? Lionel Messi caught the world's eye as the main force behind what became the powerhouse that is FC Barcelona. He has led them to more titles than they ever earned before and earned himself the Best Player in the World trophy more times than any other player. Few players have ever achieved his speed and agility on the pitch.

In Roger Federer: A Biography of the Tennis Legend, you will learn about the life, professional career, and accomplishments of Roger Federer. In this biography you will hear about Roger Federer's incredible life story. Federer is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, having won 17 Grand Slam titles, more than any other tennis player. He has been a force in the tennis world for the past 10 years, and has had legendary matches against rivals, such as Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray.

Born into nobility and married into royalty, Princess Diana was a woman who made the world sit up and take notice of her. From her infamous marriage to Prince Charles to the many things she accomplished, Princess Diana has left a mark on the world that lasts even today. Her death in a tragic accident robbed the world of someone who truly wanted to make a difference. Follow the life story of this extraordinary woman who took what she wanted without apology and became one of the most admired people in the world.

Learn about the inspirational story of Kristaps Porzingis.

In Kristaps Porzingis: A Biography of the Latvian Superstar you will learn about the life, professional career, and accomplishments of Kristaps Porzingis. Kristaps Porzingis, a trailblazer, a New York Knick, an athlete, a Latvian—this is the story of someone who dared to dream of the NBA and then made it all come true. He kept growing, to 7' 3" in height, as his game kept growing.

In Cam Newton: A Biography of the Electrifying Quarterback you will learn about the life, professional career, and accomplishments of Cam Newton. In just five years in the NFL, Cam Newton has become the league's most dynamic-and perhaps its most dominant-player. He plays with the reckless abandon and pure joy of a child, because when it comes down to it, he's a kid at heart.

In Hillary Clinton: A Biography of the First Lady Turned Presidential Candidate you will learn about the life, career, and ambitions of Hillary Clinton. With the US presidential elections closing in, all eyes are now set on the nominees, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton will be a powerful force to reckon with this election season.

In Sidney Crosby: A Biography of One of Hockey's Greatest Players, you will learn about the life, professional career, and accomplishments of Sidney Crosby. In this biography you will hear about Sidney Crosby's incredible life story. Crosby is currently among the most dominant players in the NHL. The former first-round draft pick has made a huge impact on professional hockey as a center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

In Donald Trump: A Biography of the Mogul Turned Presidential Candidate, you will learn about the life, career, and ambitions of Donald Trump. In this biography, you will listen about about Donald Trump's incredible life story. Trump has had an extremely successful career as a real estate developer, entertainer, and now politician. He has always been known for his larger-than-life personality and displays of wealth. Trump had a privileged upbringing and eventually took over his family's real estate company.

In Carly Fiorina: A Biography of the CEO Turned Presidential Candidate, you will learn about the life, career, and ambitions of Carly Fiorina. In this biography, you will learn about Carly Fiorina's incredible life story. Fiorina rose to fame for her role as CEO of Hewlett-Packard and for being one of the first women to lead a major American corporation. Prior to her controversial tenure at HP, Fiorina had a successful business career at AT&T and Lucent Technologies.

In Ben Carson: A Biography of the Neurosurgeon Turned Presidential Candidate, you will learn about the life, career, and ambitions of Dr. Ben Carson. In this biography, you will learn about Dr. Carson's incredible life story. He rose from humble beginnings in Detroit to become a world-renowned neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. After retiring from his successful medical career, Carson entered the 2016 presidential race.

In Bernie Sanders: A Biography of the Socialist Running for President, you will learn about the life, career, and ambitions of Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator has shaken up the race for the 2016 Democratic nomination for president, challenging the front-runner Hillary Clinton. Sanders has a long history of activism, dating back to his college years, when he was involved in the Civil Rights Movement. Sanders has drawn praise for his consistent positions and for standing up for the middle class.